Archive for the 'Local History' Category
Aug
14
Exciting Program to Feature African American Resources
August 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Seminar: Researching Historical Records for African American Studies Scholarship and Genealogy When: Friday, September 12, 2008, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Where: Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Multipurpose Room Who: Reginald Washington, Archivist/Genealogy Specialist, National Archives & Records Administration Federal documents are a rich resource for the study of African American history, whether the goal is gaining a […]
Apr
8
Interurban Railways featured in Archival Chronicle
April 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment
From the 1890s to the early decades of the 20th Century, electric railroads provided fast, efficient inter-city transportation throughout much of Ohio. The Archival Chronicle features information and photographs about this gone-but-not-forgotten aspect of travel.
Jan
28
Anniversaries: Blizzard of ’78
January 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
January 2008 marks the 30th anniversary of the Blizzard of ’78. Sixty mile per hour winds and an accumulation of a foot of snow cut electrical power to much of northwest Ohio. The National Guard was called up to help with the disaster response. CAC staff member Ann Bowers documented the event in The Blizzard […]